Since 2007 the Health Center Network of New York (HCNNY) has been serving Community Health Centers across the Eastern United States to increase their effectiveness in information management. As a member driven organization, HCNNY seeks to advance the information management capabilities of the health centers it serves through collaborative initiatives and shared learning to deliver efficient evidence based care to vulnerable men, women and children in order to create healthier communities.

HCNNY provides coaching, technical assistance and informatics services that are positively impacting the lives of more than 570,000 patients served across 22 Community Health Centers. Through our services we enable member organizations to focus on providing quality care to the communities they serve using advanced health information technology that supports rather than hinders their work. For additional information, please, visit www.hcnny.org. The organization has successfully managed its operations since inception without relying on traditional brick and mortar office space, fielding its entire team from remote, home-based offices.

Position Overview:

HCNNY is seeking a Health Informatics Analyst to join our team. We are a data-driven organization that relies on production and analysis of information from various sources to assist members with operational and clinical quality improvement, Meaningful Use, Patient Centered Medical Home and other initiatives. HCNNY manages a centralized data solution with access to electronic health record (EHR) data across its membership allowing for both network-level aggregate reporting and analysis as well as member-specific reporting.

The primary responsibilities of the Health Informatics Analyst are the management of EHR data collection and reporting to support HCNNY initiatives, and coordination and support of a centralized learning management solution offered to members. The Health Informatics Analyst reports to the Project Director and works closely with this position and other team members to plan and execute effective stakeholder engagement with a foundation of reliable and actionable information. This position will provide direct support to health centers in data collection, monitoring the completeness and accuracy of reported data, and ensuring compliance with process and outcome measure definitions under the HCNNY quality initiatives, including all grants and contracts. Many of the specific duties of this position are detailed below.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating fluency in English.

Work Environment (includes physical requirements):

Work will be performed in the home office environment with some travel to participating health centers and events.

Position requires extensive use of a computer.

Communication will be by phone, in person, via e-mail and social media.

Responsibilities will include travel within and outside of New York and flexibility with hours.

Physical ability to lift, carry, push or pull materials up to 20 lbs. on occasion, particularly when setting up for events.

This job description reflects management’s assessment of the functions and requirements of the job. It is a general guideline and not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job elements. It does not restrict management’s ability to reassign or change responsibilities.